The Works of J. W. von Goethe/Volume 9/Rule for Monarchs

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1478779The Works of J. W. von Goethe, Volume 9 — Rule for MonarchsJohann Wolfgang von Goethe


RULE FOR MONARCHS.

If men are never their thoughts to employ,
Take care to provide them a life full of joy;
But if to some profit and use thou wouldst bend them,
Take care to shear them, and then defend them.